Top 10 French Recipes of the Week - November 5, 2007

1. White Bean Puree Recipe

Herbs of Provence, garlic, and lemon juice add flavor to this silky white bean puree recipe for a quick, elegant French appetizer.

2. Roasted Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Roasting the cauliflower for this soup brings out a rich, nutty flavor.

3. Cucumber Salad Recipe

Preparing a cucumber salad for your first course is classically delicious and so simple.

4. Roasted Maple Orange Glazed Turkey Recipe

This roasted turkey is the perfect main coarse for a special occasion or gathering.

5. Wine-Poached Salmon With Black Truffles Recipe

A creamy, earthy truffle sauce accents this savory salmon dish nicely.

6. Sirloin Croquettes Recipe

Dredging beef patties in breadcrumbs and then sautéing them in butter brings a fantastic flavor to this dish.

7. Merlot Sauce Recipe

A Merlot reduction is the perfect recipe to use for steak and lamb chop dinners.

8. Basque Piperade Recipe

Piperade, a spicy tomato-pepper sauce from the Basque region of France can be used as a stewing ingredient or a garnish to a finished dish.

9. Chocolate Orange Loaf Recipe

Slightly bitter semisweet chocolate pairs well with the fragrant warmth of fresh orange zest in this classic sweet bread.

10. Framboise Sorbet Recipe

This Framboise sorbet recipe is a refreshing raspberry dessert.